Panasonic KX-FC255AL Selecting the way to use your fax machine, Use only as a fax FAX only mode

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4. Fax

4.5Selecting the way to use your fax machine

Depending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine.

–Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)

–Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)

–Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)

4.5.1Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)

Your situation

You want to answer phone calls using the telephone answering machine and receive faxes automatically.

Setup

Set the fax machine to TAM/FAX mode (page 40) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON and r(next to the battery icon) appears on the cordless handset display.

AUTO ANSWER

Note:

LMake sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” beforehand (page 55).

LDo not connect an answering machine to the same telephone line. If connected, set the automatic answer feature to OFF by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

How phone calls and faxes are received

If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will record the caller’s message automatically.

If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will receive the fax automatically.

4.5.2 Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)

Your situation

You have a separate telephone line just for faxes.

Setup

Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode (page 40) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON and r(next to the battery icon) appears on the cordless handset display.

AUTO ANSWER

Note:

LMake sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” beforehand (page 55).

How faxes are received

All incoming calls will be answered as faxes.

4.5.3Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)

Your situation

You want to answer calls by yourself. If a fax call is received, you must receive the fax manually.

Setup

Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 39) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns OFF and r(next to the battery icon) disappears from the cordless handset display.

AUTO ANSWER

How to receive phone calls and faxes

You have to answer all calls manually.

To receive a fax, press {FAX START}.

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Operating Instructions Compact Plain Paper Fax with DectFor your future reference Things you should keep a recordThank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine Page Important information Battery Important safety instructionsInstallation Environment For Best PerformanceLocation and noise Routine careDistinctive Ring Multi-unit Operation Operating additional unitsCharger Operating instructions Included accessoriesAccessory information Button descriptions of the base unit Button descriptions of the cordless handset Display descriptions of the cordless handsetMenu icons Menu icon Menu/featureSMS Short Message Service Soft key icons Action IconOverview Base unit Cordless handsetInk film Incorrect Paper trayCorrect Handset cord Battery installation / replacementRecording paper CorrectSlantCharger unit ConnectionsBase unit Turning the cordless handset power ON/OFF Battery chargeCordless handset screen saver mode Adjusting cordless handset volume Adjusting base unit volumeWith the base unit Date and timeWith the cordless handset Menu Stop Your logoYour fax number SET RecallMaking phone calls MIC SP-PHONE Answering phone callsSP-PHONE Redial Recording a telephone conversation Cordless handset only Using the recall featureNight mode Categories Cordless handset phonebookStoring phonebook items Base unit phonebook Making a phone call using the phonebookChain dial Cordless handset only Editing a stored itemOne touch dial Erasing all itemsCaller ID service How Caller ID is displayedCategory features for cordless handset phonebook Viewing and calling backWith the cordless handset 1 i j i# Symbols and operations for caller informationErasing caller information With the cordless handset 1 ij i #Into the cordless handset 1 i j i# Using SMS Short Message ServiceTurning SMS ON/OFF Into the base unitSending a message Changing SMS message centre numbersRegistering mailboxes Guide to SMS settings Receiving a messagePublic i# Settings i# Private Mailbox i # Changing private mailbox settingsStoring the PBX line access number for PBX users only Public i# Settings i# PBX Access No. i # Sending a fax manually SP-PHONE Stop FAX Start RedialSending a fax using Phonebook and one touch dial Document requirementsAdding a new item into the broadcast memory Broadcast transmissionProgramming items into the broadcast memory Erasing a stored item from the broadcast memorySelecting the way to use your fax machine Use only as a fax FAX only modeUse mostly as a telephone TEL mode SP-PHONE Stop FAX Start Activating TEL modeReceiving a fax manually Auto answer OFF Activating FAX only mode Receiving a fax automatically Auto answer onTo erase an item from the junk fax prohibitor list To display the junk fax prohibitor listTo print the junk fax prohibitor list SET i MenuUsing with the ring detection feature Copy Start Stop More copying featuresMaking a copy Example Making 2 copies of a 4-page original document Collated pages Uncollated pagesMIC Erase Greeting Check Stop Greeting REC Recording your greeting messageErasing your recorded greeting message To check the greeting message Press Greeting CheckLeaving a message for others or yourself Useful features during playbackListening to recorded messages To play back messagesListening to recorded messages Direct command operationRecording your greeting message Programming for answering machine Remote operation using remote commandsOperating from a remote location Summary of remote operationRecording a marker message Key Remote commandTo turn on the auto answer setting Basic features Base unit programmingAdvanced features Using 24-hour time entry OFF defaultDesired resolution To cancel after programming, press Stop then SET86% 72% Letter 92% defaultTo print the stored document Setting friendly #46 DarkerSee page 45 for details TAM/FAX60s Maximum greeting message time is 60 seconds Work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct 100msec. defaultConnecting tone volume cannot be adjusted Other partyCordless handset features Cordless handset programmingChange base unit PIN 0000 . *1 Using the base unit PIN/repeaterBase unit settings menu Sub-menu Feature default setting Enter the current 4-digit base unit PIN. *2Call options Time settingsDisplay Setup Operating additional units Intercom Transferring a call/conferenceCopying one phonebook item To the cordless handset using the base unitCopying phonebook items Copying all the phonebook itemsCharacter entry Characters available in each character entry modeWhen the base unit displays the character entry screen Character entry modesCyrillic character table P When writing SMS messagesExtended 2 character table O Error messages Reports Error messages Display Display Cause & SolutionTry again Erase unnecessary messages page 46Recording was too short. Try again Phonebook items from the destination unit and try againGeneral When a function does not work, check hereInitial settings Problem Cause & Solution Cordless handset does Problem Cause & Solution Redial or Pause onReceiving mode does not Base unit does not functionOther user to complete the call Redialled. Redial the number manuallyFax sending Fax receivingWhen an extension telephone Problem Cause & Solution Blank sheet is ejectedUsing the cordless handset Receiving modeCopying Answering machine11.3.8 SMS If a power failure occursTo the appropriate service. Consult your service provider When the recording paper has jammed in the unit Recording paper jamsWhen the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly Document jamsDo not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues Thermal head cleaning Menu SET SpecificationsReference lists and reports Base unit only Recording paper weight ITU-T No Test ChartRecording paper specifications Recording paper size RF transmission power Approx mW Voice codingIndex Broadcast ListTAM/FAX Page Page Global web site Sales Department Panasonic Australia Pty. LimitedManufacturer Panasonic Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Copyright
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